ASX claws back most of its early losses after rate hike fears ease

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 14, 2026

The Australian sharemarket has clawed back most of its early losses after unemployment hit its highest level in five years, easing the pressure on the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates.

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